Come and see one of the most elaborate cathedrals in the world, the duomo of Florence in Tuscany. This is the fourth largest cathedral in the world, the largest being St. Peter’s in Rome. This magnificent building towers over Florence’s skyline, topped off with a splendid dome designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi in the 15th century.
Choose from a superb range of villas near Florence if you wish to stay a few days and explore all of this Renaissance city!
This gothic masterpiece began towards the end of the 13th century by master architect, Arnolfo di Cambio.
Choose from a superb range of villas near Florence if you wish to stay a few days and explore all of this Renaissance city!
This gothic masterpiece began towards the end of the 13th century by master architect, Arnolfo di Cambio.
It took over two hundred years for this skilfully designed cathedral to be fully completed due to the sheer enormity of intricate work done to embellish both its interior and exterior. Tourist will no doubt be in awe of the craftsmanship the panning that went into this city’s cathedral, it is truly a masterpiece in its own right!
See Giorgio Vasari’s frescoes depicting the ‘Last Judgment’ on the interior of the dome and take the opportunity to tour around the duomo in low season when there aren’t as many tourists prodding and poking to get around it.
Now to climb up the 463 steps on a winding staircase within the dome to get the best view of Florence city.
See Giorgio Vasari’s frescoes depicting the ‘Last Judgment’ on the interior of the dome and take the opportunity to tour around the duomo in low season when there aren’t as many tourists prodding and poking to get around it.
Now to climb up the 463 steps on a winding staircase within the dome to get the best view of Florence city.
There’s no lifts so attempt this only if you are in able health. While you’re in this part of Florence, why not pop into the adjacent Museo dell'Opera del Duomo where you can admire large close-up photos of the many statues that stand in alcoves on the façade of the cathedral. These are statues commemorating great Tuscan and Italian Renaissance masters like Dante Alighieri, Giorgio Vasari and many more who left stunning masterpieces in their wake.
You could quite easily spend a full day drinking in the elaborate beauty of this majestic cathedral so why not give this Florentine monument the time it deserves during your cultural vacation to Tuscany?
You can be guaranteed to of a superb time and will bring home many treasured memories of your visit to Florence, the original Renaissance city and cradle of the arts!
You could quite easily spend a full day drinking in the elaborate beauty of this majestic cathedral so why not give this Florentine monument the time it deserves during your cultural vacation to Tuscany?
You can be guaranteed to of a superb time and will bring home many treasured memories of your visit to Florence, the original Renaissance city and cradle of the arts!
